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'Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames' Previews at Lucca Comics & Games Ahead of Italian Release
The anime feature 'Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames' was previewed at Lucca Comics and Games in Italy.

Costume Designers Critique Industry Misconceptions and Commercial Pressures at SCAD Savannah Panel
Leading Hollywood costume designers gathered at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival to refute the misconception that contemporary film costuming is merely retail shopping.

Marty Erlichman, Barbra Streisand’s Manager, Dies at 97
Marty Erlichman, the manager who discovered Barbra Streisand, died on 2 November 2026 at age 97.

Jakarta World Cinema Plans Relaunch of First Feature Competition for Global Filmmakers
Jakarta World Cinema intends to bring back its First Feature Competition for its 2027 edition.

Filmmakers Shahrbanoo Sadat and Jelena Maksimović Critique Systemic Funding Discrimination at Tokyo Film Festival
Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat and Serbian filmmaker Jelena Maksimović addressed institutional barriers and financial inequality facing female directors at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

Dave Bautista Gains 20 Pounds to Play Kratos in Prime Video's 'God of War'
Actor Dave Bautista revealed he gained 20 pounds to reach a weight of 250 pounds for his role as Kratos in Prime Video's 'God of War' series.

Anime Film 'Chiikawa' Holds Top Spot in South Korea for Third Straight Weekend
'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island' topped South Korea’s box office during the weekend of Oct. 30‑Nov. 1, 2026.

Lucca Comics and Games Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Italy
Lucca Comics and Games, Europe's largest Comic-Con, celebrated its 60th anniversary in the medieval city of Lucca, Italy.

Drifter’s Road Trip to Korea Highlights ‘The Blue Breaks’ at Tokyo Gap‑Financing Market
Japanese filmmaker Uchiyama Takuya adapts Machiya Ryohei’s 2016 novel into the film "The Blue Breaks"

Japanese Director Matsumura Shingo’s ‘Between Us’ Explores Emotional Distance at Tokyo Film Festival
‘Between Us,’ a Japanese drama directed by Matsumura Shingo, premiered in the Nippon Cinema Now section of the Tokyo International Film Festival.

James Longley to Focus on Rohingya Genocide After 'Mohabat' Success
Double Oscar nominee James Longley has won the top award at Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival for 'Mohabat'.

Criminal Minds: Evolution Canceled After 20 Seasons
Criminal Minds: Evolution has been canceled by Paramount+ after 20 seasons.

My Chemical Romance Earns First Billboard 200 No. 1 with 'The Black Parade' Reissue
My Chemical Romance achieved its first-ever No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart with 'The Black Parade'.

Hilary Duff Says She Was ‘Done’ With Lizzie McGuire After 2003 Movie
Duff reflected that after filming the 2003 "Lizzie McGuire" movie she felt exhausted and wanted to separate herself from the character.

15‑Year‑Old Ghanaian Javits Frimpong Fatally Shot in Bronx, New York
15‑year‑old Javits Frimpong, a Ghanaian student, was shot and died in the Bronx on 29 October 2026.

Indian Film Director Sanjay Gupta Dies at 59 After Fall in Mumbai
Indian filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for Kaante, Shootout at Wadala, and Kaabil, died at age 59.

Japan to Launch 2027 Anime Award Focusing on Creators
Japan is planning a new anime award for 2027 that will highlight creators and industry professionals.

Japan Explores New Film Financing Models Beyond Production Committees
Japan's traditional production committee system has limitations, including budget caps and difficulty attracting overseas investors.

Zeze Takahisa's Tokyo Film Festival Masterclass Highlights Career Evolution
Zeze Takahisa conducted a masterclass at the Tokyo International Film Festival's Tokyo Talk program.